After a time, enquires about jobs (5)
I believe the answer is:
tasks
'jobs' is the definition.
('task' can be a synonym of 'job')
'after a time enquires' is the wordplay.
'after' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'a time' becomes 't' (abbreviation).
'enquires' becomes 'asks' ('ask' can be a synonym of 'enquire').
't' next to 'asks' is 'TASKS'.
'about' is the link.
(Other definitions for tasks that I've seen before include "Chores, undertakings" , "Jobs to be done" , "charges" , "Assignments" , "Chores, duties" .)